Caseworker - Social Work

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 32 to 40 hours per week
- Education: College/CEGEP
- Experience: Experience an asset
- or equivalent experience
**Work setting**:

- Rural area
**Tasks**:

- Interview clients to assess their situation and determine the types of services required and eligibility
- Perform administrative tasks
- Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services
**Supervision**:

- 1 to 2 people
- 3-4 people
- 5-10 people
- 11-15 people
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Mental health first aid Certificate
- Membership in a provincial association of social workers
**Target audience**:

- Adolescents
- Adults
- Children
- Females
- Males
- Family
**Social work specialization**:

- Education and training
- Socio-economic needs or conditions
- Family mediation
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Drug test
- Child welfare check
- Vulnerable sector check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence
- Own vehicle
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
- Adaptability
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?